Origin
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
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Ayer, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kendall Street, Concord Street, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kendall Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | — | — |
| Concord Street | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Edgell Road | — | — |
| Nobscot Road | — | — |
| Boston Post Road | — | — |
| Concord Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kendall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Ayer, MA.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
118 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn right onto Kendall Street
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kendall Street
6
Turn right onto Concord Street
256 ft
·
15 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edgell Road
11
Continue on Nobscot Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobscot Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
13
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
14
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
15
Turn sharp left onto Hudson Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hudson Road
16
Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
17
Continue on Parker Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Street
18
Turn left onto Waltham Street
476 ft
·
15 sec
·
Waltham Street
19
Turn right onto Acton Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Acton Street
20
Continue on Haynes Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Haynes Street
21
Continue on Brown Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
22
Continue on Acton Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Acton Street
23
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MA 2 West: Fitchburg
25
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward Littleton
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Littleton
27
Keep slight left to continue on Littleton
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Littleton
28
Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
29
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
King Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ayer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
31
Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
33
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
34
Turn right onto Park Street
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ayer, MA
Afternoon in Ayer on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kendall Street, Concord Street, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Framingham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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